Quinoline

Info from the "Material Safety Data Sheet" of this chemical

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW Harmful in contact with skin and if swallowed. Irritating to eyes.Toxic.Hygroscopic.Light sensitive. Potential Health Effects Eye: Causes severe eye irritation. May result in corneal injury. May cause retinitis. Skin: Causes skin irritation. Harmful if absorbed through the skin. May cause skin sensitization, an allergic reaction, which becomes evident upon re-exposure to this material. If absorbed, causes symptoms similar to those of inhalation. Ingestion: Harmful if swallowed. May cause irritation of the digestive tract. Inhalation: Not available. Chronic: Not available.

**** SECTION 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION **** RTECS#: CAS# 91-22-5: VA9275000 LD50/LC50: CAS# 91-22-5: Draize test, rabbit, skin: 100 mg/24H Moderate; Oral, rat: LD50 = 331 mg/kg; Skin, rabbit: LD50 = 540 uL/kg. Carcinogenicity: QUINOLINE - California: carcinogen; initial date 10/24/97

**** SECTION 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES **** Eyes: Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid immediately. Skin: Get medical aid. Flush skin with plenty of soap and water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Ingestion: If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical aid immediately. Inhalation: Get medical aid immediately. Remove from exposure to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen.